“Small books are more durable than big ones; they go farther. The booksellers revere big books; readers like small ones. An exquisite thing is worth more than a huge thing.”
- Joseph Joubert (1754-1824)
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“To my children, for whom I dream that one day soon they will no longer be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.”
~ Martin Luther King, Jr., dedication in front of his book “Why We Can’t Wait”
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Happy New Year! In keeping with tradition, we have spent the last couple of months combing through some of our favorite reviewer's year-end best books lists* to bring you our 8th annual Best Books display. Stop by the library's lobby to browse 2016's best fiction and nonfiction titles. With over 160 books to choose from, we are certain you will find something to capture your interest.
On display at the Bentley Library (May 17 - June 27) is a selection of presidential biographies. Before the image of dusty dense tomes is brought to mind, please be aware that we’ve left those titles in the stacks!
There are a plethora of presidential biographies published, so choosing a small selection was the challenge. ...
On display at the Bentley Library from April 5th – May 16th is a collection of titles about reading and writing. If you have a love for literature, be sure to take a look! We’ve divided the display into a few categories so you can find a book or movie that suits your interests the most. See the attached PDF Category List for the full list of titles in each category – although some fit more than one!
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